Call for Abstracts

KEY DATES

  • Printable GuidelinesAbstract submission deadline: April 16, 2012
  • Notification of abstract review: April 30, 2012
  • Early bird registration deadline: May 30, 2012

The first annual conference of the Canadian Association of Bariatric Physicians and Surgeons (CABPS) will convene on June 8 – 9, 2012 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. This joint Conference with the Ontario Bariatric Network (OBN) and the Centre for Minimal Access Surgery (CMAS) has been designed to offer riveting, thought-provoking topics with dynamic and engaging speakers which are sure to hold your attention and stimulate your mind.

 

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES

The goals of this joint Conference are:

  • To understand the medical risks associated with obesity.
  • To understand the dietary and pharmacological management of obesity.
  • To understand the nursing and rehabilitation challenges in patients with morbid obesity.
  • To provide an up-to-date review of current surgical treatment and their indications for morbid obesity.
  • To provide information on morbid obesity in the pediatric population.

ABSTRACTS FOR ORAL PRESENTATIONS:

Oral presentation abstracts can take one of three formats:

  1. Reports: The first format is the traditional meeting abstract with a clear aim, brief description of methods, results and conclusions. This will be focused on a single topic and can be presented by Trainees or Principal Investigators. It is expected that the first author will present the work. These presentations will be given in concurrent sessions with a cross-theme orientation.
  2. Overviews: The second format is designed for Principal Investigators or senior Trainees and is an overview of the subject of your research focus, presenting key findings in broad context. The abstract will be written for broad understanding. These oral presentations will be given in sessions with a cross-theme orientation.
  3. Video: The third format is designed for the principal investigator or senior trainer to upload a video in either .m4v, .mov, .mp4, .mpeg, .mpg. Your video presentation should run no longer than 5-8 minutes.

SUBMISSION PROCESS:

Abstracts must be written in English. The length of the abstracts is a maximum of 250 words in the body of the abstract, plus title and author(s) names and affiliations. No references or acknowledgment sections are required.

Abstracts must be submitted electronically through the CABPS website via the online submission system. You may submit more than one abstract. Please fill in all the required fields. Abstracts sent by e-mail, mail or fax will not be accepted. In case of problems please contact the CABPS offices (conference@cabps.ca).

ABSTRACT CATEGORY:

Please indicate the most appropriate category for your abstract:

  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Psychiatry
  • Bariatric Medicine
  • Allied Health

CONFIRMATION:

Authors will be notified of the abstract review outcome on or before April 16, 2012. Further presentation instructions will be given to authors at that time. It is our intention to accept as many high-quality abstracts.

PRESENTERS' RESPONSIBILITIES:

All abstracts must contain original data not previously presented or published. The responsibility for the abstract contents is solely of the author(s). The presenting author is required to ensure that all co-authors are aware of the contents of the abstract before submission. Abstracts will be considered only if consistent with the above instructions and received by the deadline.

Presenters are responsible for all expenses related to participating in the Conference, including transportation, registration fee, lodging, and meals.